My Aching Head

Since starting the newest medications, my headaches have been stable - a daily ache of short duration and low intensity, one or two on the pain scale.  Until this past week.  Ah, returning to life as I knew it stressed my brain and I have had five full days of non-stop throbbing reaching 6 or 7 on the pain scale for much of the time.  Nothing seemed to intervene.  Today, after a good night's rest, the throb is way down but I feel the right side of my face begging to sleep, my right eye half closed, the dark circles under both eyes indicating my dis-ease.

The RPI alumni magazine came in the mail.  It seems a classmate has written a book on sports concussions and the need for rest of body, mind and emotions.  Would it were so that I had such luxury.

Lag Time

As I continue to improve, it's easy to pretend that I'm up to the task of doing what I used to do.  Alas, my system has other ideas.  I recently finished teaching for three solid days at a regional conference.  It was a joy to be in front of the room again, presenting to my peers.  Having help from a virtual assistant gave me the ability to focus on content without the distraction and pressure of composing a power point.  A soft bed and early nights kept me chugging along during the days.  Still, I collapsed once I was home.  It's three days since my return and I'm still exhausted.  My head is in a bit of a fog and I find myself wandering, lost in the confines of my own kitchen - a small galley for which I am grateful.  Where did I set that spoon?  I want to sleep but work beckons.  Tonight, tonight....